ADHD therapists in Tallahassee, Florida FL
Find experienced ADHD therapists in Tallahassee who provide ADHD testing, evaluations, and therapy. Our directory features detailed therapist profiles so you can compare qualifications, specialties, and treatment approaches to find the provider that’s right for you.
Heinig Health and Wellness Counseling
Psychologist, Ph.D. Clinical Psychology, M.S. Health Psychology, M.A. Clinical Psychology, PSYPACT Providers
Our psychologists are experts in providing comprehensive screening and evidence-based treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults, particularly those diagnosed later in life. Our approach includes thorough assessment, personalized treatment planning, medication management when appropriate, and practical strategies to improve focus, organization, time management, and daily functioning. We work collaboratively with patients and families to help individuals thrive at school, work, and home.
7 Years Experience
Online in Tallahassee, FL Florida (Online Only)
Peter Linden
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, Certified Gestalt Therapist
ADHD is often described through a medical model that frames difference as deficit and neurodivergence as pathology. In doing so, it reduces a rich, complex, and deeply human way of being in the world to a collection of symptoms requiring treatment. Such perspectives frequently overlook the relationship between person and environment, as well as the emotional, relational, cultural, and existential consequences of living in a world that misunderstands, rejects, or fails to support neurodivergent ways of being.
For many people, the deepest suffering associated with ADHD does not arise from ADHD itself, but from repeatedly encountering environments that insist they should think differently, move differently, learn differently, relate differently, or be someone other than who they are. Over time, these experiences can give rise to shame, loneliness, frustration, grief, anxiety, self-doubt, exhaustion, relational difficulties, and a painful sense of not belonging. One may begin to question their worth, mistrust their experience, or lose contact with aspects of themselves in an effort to gain acceptance, safety, or connection.
As a Gestalt psychotherapist, I do not view ADHD as something broken that needs to be fixed, cured, or corrected. Rather, I understand ADHD as a unique way of organizing experience, making contact with the world, processing information, directing attention, and responding to one's environment. Together, we explore your lived experience with curiosity, respect, and compassion, attending to thoughts, emotions, bodily sensations, relational patterns, strengths, needs, longings, and aspirations as they emerge in the present moment.
Through deepening awareness, many people develop a more authentic relationship with themselves, greater trust in their experience, and an increased capacity to advocate for their needs and live according to their values. The goal is not to become someone else. It is to cultivate the awareness, self-support, and freedom necessary to live more fully as yourself in a world that often asks you not to.
3 Years Experience
Online in Tallahassee, FL Florida
Lauren Chase
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, PhD, LCMHC, NCC, BC-TMH, PMH-C
For high-achieving women with ADHD, being capable does not always make life feel manageable. You may work twice as hard to start, focus, and follow through, then blame yourself when things fall apart. Therapy helps you understand your brain, reduce overwhelm, and build routines that support you so life feels steadier, lighter, and less exhausting.
9 Years Experience
Online in Tallahassee, FL Florida (Online Only)
Anxiety Eliminated
Hypnotherapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and Health Coach, MBA
One client who had ADHD her whole life was completely alleviated of all symptoms. Her ability to focus, create a to-do list and accomplish it, and prioritize were fully functional at the completion of our sessions.
14 Years Experience
Online in Tallahassee, FL Florida
Dr. Aretha Steele (Mindful Healing Counseling)
Psychologist, PsyD
Hey there! If you're dealing with the ups and downs of ADHD, we're here to lend a helping hand. As a specialist, I understand the unique challenges you might face in school, relationships, and daily life. Let's work together to navigate those twists and turns. I create a supportive space where we can explore strategies, celebrate your strengths, and tackle any hurdles. Life with ADHD can be a journey, and we're here to walk alongside you, cheering you on every step of the way. Let's unlock your full potential and make this adventure a success!
(Note: We have specific therapists who specialize in ADHD at our practice. See our website for more information)
17 Years Experience
Online in Tallahassee, FL Florida (Online Only)
Tallahassee is home to Florida State University and Florida A&M University — the latter one of the country's most prominent HBCUs — creating a large and diverse student population alongside a substantial state government workforce, and a therapy community shaped by both academic stress and the particular pressures of public service careers. The city's African American community, anchored by a historically rich FAMU culture, drives strong demand for culturally affirming therapists who understand racial identity, HBCU community life, and intergenerational resilience. Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare and Capital Regional Medical Center provide institutional mental health resources alongside a private practice community. Tallahassee's geographic distance from Florida's major metros makes it an important regional mental health hub for a large surrounding rural area.
ADHD therapists in Tallahassee, Florida Statistics
ADHD therapists in Tallahassee, Florida average 15 years of experience and charge around $196 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (81%), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) (38%), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (35%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$196
Accept insurance
52%
Offer sliding scale
34%
Gender ID
| 63% |
Female |
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| 30% |
Male |
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| 4% |
Non-Binary |
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| 3% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 59% |
In Person and Online |
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| 41% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 81% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 38% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 35% | Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) |
| 35% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 35% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
| 30% | Family Systems Therapy |
Ages Served
| 97% | Adult |
| 75% | Young Adult |
| 57% | Teen |
| 52% | Senior |
| 36% | Children |
Client Focus
| 60% | Women |
| 44% | LGBTQ+ |
| 43% | Men |
| 29% | Military / Veterans |
| 29% | Persons with Disabilities |